Living in Kalakkādu
Kalakkādu is a large place in Tamil Nadu, India, home to 30,921 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 3%, #89 of 3,608), early retirees (top 13%, #441 of 3,608), business owners (top 29%, #1,018 of 3,608).
Residents30,921
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport70 km (Thiruvananthapuram International)
Nearest city of 100k+28 km
Within 30 km1,746,800 people
Sea coast41 km
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 620 m
Main railway line17.4 km
Distance to New Delhi2,234 km
Within 10 km48,988 people
LandscapeWestern Ghats
Winter daylight11 h 38 min, sunset 13:37
See Kalakkādu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kalakkādu
- The landscape belongs to Western Ghats.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 38 min and sets around 13:37; in late June it sets around 15:10.
How Kalakkādu ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #1,521 of 3,335 | #173 of 451 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #1,350 of 3,608 | #240 of 455 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #1,931 of 3,335 | #266 of 451 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #1,843 of 3,335 | #249 of 451 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,825 of 3,335 | #263 of 451 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #1,994 of 3,335 | #285 of 451 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #441 of 3,608 | #32 of 455 | Map |
| Single professional | 43 | #1,376 of 2,738 | #241 of 390 | Map |
| Young professional | 43 | #1,435 of 2,471 | #251 of 356 | Map |
| DINKS | 46 | #1,289 of 2,212 | #227 of 327 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #1,282 of 3,608 | #208 of 455 | Map |
| Commuter | 59 | #1,519 of 2,549 | #258 of 366 | Map |
| Car-free household | 38 | #1,486 of 2,006 | #245 of 296 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #1,441 of 3,335 | #247 of 451 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #1,257 of 3,608 | #229 of 455 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 28 | #1,479 of 2,212 | #250 of 327 | Map |
| Expat professional | 55 | #1,150 of 3,608 | #207 of 455 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 48 | #2,014 of 3,335 | #330 of 451 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #1,405 of 3,608 | #114 of 455 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 12 | #1,701 of 3,608 | #267 of 455 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 61 | #89 of 3,608 | #17 of 455 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #1,120 of 3,608 | #97 of 455 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #1,213 of 3,608 | #187 of 455 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #1,411 of 3,608 | #240 of 455 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #1,825 of 3,608 | #121 of 455 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 67 | #1,018 of 3,608 | #206 of 455 | Map |
| Digital native | 37 | #1,432 of 2,738 | #254 of 390 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Eruvādi 10 km
- Vadakku Valliyūr 16 km
- Pattamadai 18 km
- Cheranmahadevi 18 km
- Vadakku Viravanallur 21 km
- Kallidaikurichi 21 km
- Pānakkudi 22 km
- Ambasamudram 24 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.